I love the sound of a record deck on its own. The lovely hiss of the bearing...

Actually, I started out with my first 'Hi-Fi' (when I was 14) when my cousin gave me his Garrard SP25 MkIII/Goldring G800. I didn't have an amp or speakers, but went out and bought a copy of Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" (their latest release at the time) and sat there with my ear as close as possible to the stylus, listening to it over and over again. The amp and speakers followed a few months later - an Amstrad EX-220 and Solavox PR25 (actually Wharfedale Dentons re-badged as Comet's own brand).

istari_knight

11-04-2013, 16:41

I'm genuinely shocked to see what these sell for now, I can only guess those bidding have never listened to one !? :mental:

Back then Metrosound were a speaker manufacturer, before they got into electronics. Wonder what happened to them. There was Keletron too, who sold a big range of speakers. EMI were turning out decent speakers (and some crappy ones) and of course Eagle!

"This record player was based on Amstrad'd RP10 series but with coloured lights in a new cover top some of which flash when music is playing to create a 'disco at home'."

Sounds fookin ACE!.. Why don't other decks have flashing lights... A 'Disco' at home ey... Fwoore!, the birds would love that. Shag pile rug, Velour settee, making love like sea otters to Duran Duran... Tell ya, that deck has seen it all... including 'the future!'

I bunged that on here a couple of weeks ago. Obviously it's not selling! Nice though.

Marco

14-04-2013, 23:05

Just look at that arm ;)

That's the only nice thing about it... Horrid blingly pishanto! I detest that Jap 'faux rosewood' look with a passion - and then to make matters worse, they stick a bloody GOLD platter on it, just in case it's not fooking BRIGHT enough as it is...!! :doh:

Now if the plinth were in a gorgeous piano black, and the platter were finished in nice polished stainless-steel (or matt black), then we'd be talking!! :exactly:

Marco.

synsei

14-04-2013, 23:31

I believe the platter is made out of bronze Marco, hence the colour. I must admit it is a little too blingy for my taste, and I usually like a bit of bling... ;)

Marco

14-04-2013, 23:38

Bronze, shmonze, it still looks 'gold', muchacho - and I hate gold anywhere near a turntable, and on that T/T it totally clashes with that yucky 'rosewood'. If you observe my avatar, that's how I like a T/T to look...

Ignore the fact that it's a Techy or that it's mine. That's not my point, but you'll notice that, apart from the pitch control lights (which I'll do away with at some point), the look is sombre and rather understated, which I consider as classy and elegant. I hate things that look too bright or 'showy'!

Marco.

jandl100

15-04-2013, 06:45

Oooo - how about this then?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Denon-DP-7000-Direct-Drive-Turntable-DA-309-Tonearm-RARE-/300889709552?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item460e6c9bf0

:drool:

jandl100

15-04-2013, 06:56

.... If you observe my avatar, that's how I like a T/T to look...

:zzz:

:lol:

MartinT

15-04-2013, 07:40

Oooo - how about this then?

Nice.

Rare Bird

15-04-2013, 07:42

Bronze, shmonze, it still looks 'gold', muchacho - and I hate gold anywhere near a turntable, and on that T/T it totally clashes with that yucky 'rosewood'.

Oooo - how about this then?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-Denon-DP-7000-Direct-Drive-Turntable-DA-309-Tonearm-RARE-/300889709552?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiF i_Turntables&hash=item460e6c9bf0

FFS, that is truly hideous.
Looks like its been cobbled together from reclaimed bits from a 19th century public lavatory

Alex_UK

15-04-2013, 21:00

I can't believe that Transrotor (manufacturer of the"convenience" turntable) actually have 22 models (http://www.transrotor.de/en/products.html) of equally gordy products - the site is in German, not sure Google Translate helps... "Elegance means for us is that your eyes and ears come across at their expense." :lol:

istari_knight

16-04-2013, 13:22

These are wonderful when restored http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acoustic-Research-AR-AR2AX-AR2-AX-Vintage-Speakers-Spares-or-Repair-Restoration-/151028909959?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item232a064787

johnB

16-04-2013, 22:57

130889076586

Celestion DITTON 66 Series II

Shame they're in Germany.

walpurgis

17-04-2013, 10:41

These are wonderful when restored http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Acoustic-Research-AR-AR2AX-AR2-AX-Vintage-Speakers-Spares-or-Repair-Restoration-/151028909959?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item232a064787

Have you actually heard a pair? The imaging is strange to say the least (bit like the Goodmans Dimension 8 and the Radford Monitor 180). The MST had similar characteristics. I loved the AR3 and AR5, the AR6 turned in a good show too.

jandl100

17-04-2013, 11:06

I heard them in a very big room - they worked well there. Good, room-filling sound.

istari_knight

17-04-2013, 12:13

They're OK, but I'd rather keep an eye out for a pair of AR5s.

Early ARs were truly remarkable speakers for such basic designs.

Aye, I've never heard the AR5's but do miss my old AR3a's sometimes :(

Ali Tait

17-04-2013, 12:31

Looks like its been cobbled together from reclaimed bits from a 19th century public lavatory

If Armitage Shanks made a turntable...

istari_knight

17-04-2013, 14:43

Just like LS3/5A's with bass dontcha know !? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Matched-pair-Mordaunt-Short-Pageant-2-Loudspeakers-comparable-to-LS3-5a-/251258617930?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item3a802e404a

http://i2.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/000/554/facepalm.jpg

Mr Kipling

17-04-2013, 16:01

I wish eBay would allow a comment box so sellers can be informed when their descriptions are absolute twaddle.

Barry

17-04-2013, 16:46

Despite the doubtful comparison, the Mordant Short 'Pagent 2's were nice little speakers. You could do a lot worse!

istari_knight

17-04-2013, 17:37

These are really good amps despite the "plain Jane" looks http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/230961264614?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

I reckon some switch cleaner will get it working again...

MartinT

17-04-2013, 21:47

I loved the AR3 and AR5, the AR6 turned in a good show too.

A mate of mine had AR 2ax speakers and I thought they were great at the time.

Rare Bird

17-04-2013, 22:06

Despite the doubtful comparison, the Mordant Short 'Pagent 2's were nice little speakers. You could do a lot worse!

I like em, i still have a pair..

Thing Fish

18-04-2013, 18:31

This is steadily going up with just over 3 hours to go - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390573363497?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Laboratory?
Well, 'b' is perilously close to 'v' on a qwerty keyboard!

synsei

18-04-2013, 23:48

Don't knock 'em, I owned a pair of these a while back although mine were York branded, same speakers though and they are actually pretty good. Just put a bid on them, I reckon they will sound fab hooked up to a Mini-T :)

walpurgis

19-04-2013, 19:38

World's first! According to the spec, these speakers operate down to DC.

World's first! According to the spec, these speakers operate down to DC.

Acoustic suspension? I'll bet Amstrad wouldn't even know what that this is. Surely only AR used that technique (where the air provides part of the driver's spring suspension and requires a totally sealed box).

Rare Bird

20-04-2013, 19:21

A lot of desk for £300 with an effects rack and Fostex 16 track reel to reel...!

Bargain.

Allen & Heath are good mixing console.

I owned three Series One Studiomaster consoles a 12-2, 16-4 & 16-8, bit hissy but i loved them, no tiny twiggly knobs or LED VU's with these babies ;) I wish i'd still got my Analog Synth studio..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dynaudio-Audience-42-Speakers-/281093334664?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item417277e688
nice little things, i gave mine to my Mum she loves them

I noticed that one of the tweeters is pushed in badly on those Dynaudios :eyebrows:

walpurgis

20-04-2013, 22:24

They look cute, Geoff. They look ideal for a bedroom system!

Are the Dynaudio Audience 42 an easy to drive speaker?

Yes, they are 4 to 6 ohm I believe, Google for spec. Very high quality sound!

walpurgis

20-04-2013, 22:58

So rare now, B&W DM1 speakers in lovely condition.

A true landmark product, the first proper (British) compact domestic monitor. These brought professional nearfield monitoring sound quality to the domestic market (and many studios). Rated as the best small speaker ever made in their day.

The DM1's were a utter bargain, I have 1 pair that I can't get tired of, they do so many things in the right way it's unbelieveble. :eek:

Alex_UK

23-04-2013, 13:57

Mine have a "rattle" on one of the EMI eliptical drivers, otherwise I'd still be using them :( - they are indeed superb and surprised a set that nice didn't go for more.

Xapito

23-04-2013, 14:00

I bet I know what that rattle is, 1 of 2 things:

1 - look "inside" the voice coil and try to shake the speaker itself or the driver only. You probably have something inside the gap in that central aluminium dust cap. Probably a smallish broken piece of plastic.

2 - Rotate the mid/bass driver, you can try to see if there's a broken suspension in the spider and that would smooth things up.

Go and try this, they are fantastic!

Alex_UK

23-04-2013, 14:09

Right, Filipe - I feel inspired, and have the house to myself tonight so I will give this a go! :) Thank you! :thumbsup:

synsei

23-04-2013, 18:16

DM2's ain't too shabby either :D

Alex_UK

23-04-2013, 19:39

Well, I got them out of the garage... Not yet got the screwdrivers out, though!

Not sure of the model but that's definitely a Scanspeak 2008 tweeter & Royd 5" midbass.

Have you heard these? They're not great. I heard these on demo years ago alongside the original Mission 780SE and the Missions blew them away. I bought the Missions and loved them for a couple of years.

istari_knight

23-04-2013, 21:07

Have you heard these? They're not great. I heard these on demo years ago alongside the original Mission 780SE and the Missions blew them away. I bought the Missions and loved them for a couple of years.

Not that exact model no...

I really like minstrels, doublets, apex & eden but cannot stand A7 or coniston but they do have fans so thought I'd post.

Might be tat but that "mid" looks like a Celestion driver... I could be very wrong of course :scratch:

Yes, I remember the Rank Domus range of speakers. If I recall they were OK for the money, but nothing brilliant. I may be wrong, but I believe the cabinets were built in the UK and the drivers came from Spain (SIARE?).

These were about forty quid around twenty years ago and were not great, a Cambridge 540P or 640P would run circles around it for a lot less money.

Bet some mug buys it though.

Mr Kipling

23-04-2013, 23:43

I won one of these on Sunday - for a tenner! Been wanting one for years. Used to have one in the late '70s and gave it with a Sansui SR 222 MKII when I put it in part exchange. Mine was distributed by Monitor Audio but I gather others like Pickering also distributed it. Anyway, I'm happy.

These were about forty quid around twenty years ago and were not great, a Cambridge 540P or 640P would run circles around it for a lot less money.

Bet some mug buys it though.

I could be wrong but I believe you can still buy one new from Richer Sounds for £79.99 :eyebrows:

Rare Bird

24-04-2013, 00:35

I won one of these on Sunday - for a tenner! Been wanting one for years. Used to have one in the late '70s and gave it with a Sansui SR 222 MKII when I put it in part exchange. Mine was distributed by Monitor Audio but I gather others like Pickering also distributed it. Anyway, I'm happy.

Funny enought i have a Pickering Red Button jobbie :eyebrows:

Monitor Audio 'Pod' clamp was simular, i let mine go along with the 'Stylift' when i sold mi Monitor Audio 'ET500' Turntable

I could be wrong but I believe you can still buy one new from Richer Sounds for £79.99 :eyebrows:

I think that's the PP4.

I owned the similar PP2, The Cambridge is still far better, I bought a 640P from Richer Sounds years ago and was amazed how good it was for the £69 quid I paid. An absolute bargain soundwise.

I must have tried just about every phono stage that was on the market a few years ago. The ProJect Tube Box SE was a let down, but the Bellari VP-129 was a little cracker! The EAR 834P was sweet enough, but over-rated and now way overpriced second hand. I've since stuck with the superb Graham Slee ERA Gold V, which easily beats the lot of them. I may move up to a Reflex one day.

morris_minor

24-04-2013, 15:13

. . . I've since stuck with the superb Graham Slee ERA Gold V, which easily beats the lot of them. I may move up to a Reflex one day.I have both an EGV and a Reflex working in two systems - super phono amps, and a bargain at their prices . . .

Roy S

24-04-2013, 15:16

I could be wrong but I believe you can still buy one new from Richer Sounds for £79.99 :eyebrows:

So the drivers are only 'thrown in' if the price goes above £50 :mental:

:cool:Alan

But they're "very famous and sought after". Must be true, it says so!

They look like pine shelving to me.

Alex_UK

26-04-2013, 09:30

This record player looks interesting (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Record-Player-and-25-Vinyls-/271193446928?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123) - even "the pin is in working order" and of course those 25 records... "All are in working condition." - i.e. if you put them on a turntable they spin round and round... :D

This record player looks interesting (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Record-Player-and-25-Vinyls-/271193446928?ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123) - even "the pin is in working order" and of course those 25 records... "All are in working condition." - i.e. if you put them on a turntable they spin round and round... :D

You should always ensure that the pin is in working order when buying a turntable. It's very important.

Good Elvins! Don't remember these. Although thinking about it I can vaguely remember seeing them in Hi-Fi News & RR. I doubt they date from the '70s as bi-wiring didn't gain ground until the early '80s.

Handy if you happen to live in a teepee, I would imagine.

Beobloke

26-04-2013, 13:51

Handy if you happen to live in a teepee, I would imagine.

Surely it would need to be an upside-down one?!

Mr Kipling

26-04-2013, 15:16

Well. . . If you're going to let facts get in the way, Adam, then what you say is true. OK then, for outdoor teepee use!

MartinT

26-04-2013, 16:59

They look utterly horrible, like a DIY design by an amateur who has no sense of style whatsoever!

I would love a really good pair of headphones. Recently been wondering what Koss electrostatics sound like. Incidently, Koss offer a lifetime warranty, so if you get a dodgey set off eBay, you could send them to get refurbished at no cost - I think.

istari_knight

27-04-2013, 20:06

Not quite. Electret.

I would love a really good pair of headphones. Recently been wondering what Koss electrostatics sound like. Incidently, Koss offer a lifetime warranty, so if you get a dodgey set off eBay, you could send them to get refurbished at no cost - I think.

Aha, cant say I've heard of them before I take it they're quite rare ?

Some great tuner deals out there. I got a different Denon tuner, the TU-800L, around Christmas for just £22. Not sure why but I've not seen much coverage in the hi-fi press about this model. But if you ever see one for sale, just grab it. It's one of the best tuners they ever made.

Regards,
Nick

walpurgis

27-04-2013, 21:41

Attention Classic Speaker fans! These are going to go for Big Bucks! A new, boxed, unused pair of vintage Goodmans Triaxiom 212C drive units. My guess is they'll sell for over £500! There are people who'd kill for these.

I reckon they're going to go silly cheap. If I was nearer I'd have them, even though I don't have room (at the moment).

He's got back he's literally 2 min up the top of our road.

Jonboy

28-04-2013, 09:12

He's got back he's literally 2 min up the top of our road.

what do they sound like Andre' they look interesting

Rare Bird

28-04-2013, 09:18

Hi Jon
I dunno never heard that model, im not a fan of Transmission lines misen..

Jonboy

28-04-2013, 09:27

Hi Jon
I dunno never heard that model, im not a fan of Transmission lines misen..

Hi Andre', shouldn't be looking really just curious, these (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Tannoy-Westminster-ST200-Super-Tweeters-Worlds-Finest-Loudspeakers-/171022928769?_trksid=p2047675.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555001%26algo%3DPW.CURRENT%26ao%3D 1%26asc%3D15010%26meid%3D7267462082437885087%26pid %3D100010%26prg%3D1129%26rk%3D1%26sd%3D15103054097 1%26)are what i really want guaranteed to get divorce proceedings instigated

walpurgis

28-04-2013, 09:42

Hi Jon
I dunno never heard that model, im not a fan of Transmission lines misen..

The TLS 50 is a lovely speaker. Think Spendor BC1 with another octave of potent bass and you'll have some idea. In some ways I preferred it to the bigger IMFs. I expect the guy would let you have a listen to them.

Rare Bird

28-04-2013, 09:43

Hi Andre', shouldn't be looking really just curious,

Can't stand Tannoys ;)

The TLS 50 is a lovely speaker. Think Spendor BC1 with another octave of potent bass and you'll have some idea. In some ways I preferred it to the bigger IMFs. I expect the guy would let you have a listen to them.

Don't like 'BC1' nor transmissions.. I'll not be bothering with em tbh. Just amazed to see how close he is to me..

istari_knight

28-04-2013, 10:18

Can't stand Tannoys ;)

Don't like 'BC1' nor transmissions.. I'll not be bothering with em tbh. Just amazed to see how close he is to me..

Aye, about a decade too late for you aren't they ? :ner: I also urge you to just have a listen... They are really good.

Rare Bird

28-04-2013, 10:49

Nowt will change my mind about the 'BC1' that i can promise ;)

Ali Tait

28-04-2013, 10:54

Geoff, don't see them on the bay much these days, what do you reckon a pair of Axiom 401's are worth? Also the twin axiom I think they are called?

walpurgis

28-04-2013, 12:05

Geoff, don't see them on the bay much these days, what do you reckon a pair of Axiom 401's are worth? Also the twin axiom I think they are called?

They do crop up on eBay. I'd guess a near mint pair of 12" Twin Axioms could go for as much as £150 to £250 maybe. Nice enough speaker, but I'd sooner have a pair of Wharfedale Super 10 RSDD's.

Ali Tait

28-04-2013, 12:22

Cheers, have a pair of them sitting in the cupboard, as well as a box of various NOS Goodmans drivers. I'll have to look them out as I've forgotten what's in there.

istari_knight

28-04-2013, 12:55

More cones than an ice cream van http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bang-Olufsen-Beovox-5000-Mk1-with-Beovox-2500-ideal-Beolab-partner-/151035999827?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item232a727653

Macca

28-04-2013, 13:06

More cones than an ice cream van http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bang-Olufsen-Beovox-5000-Mk1-with-Beovox-2500-ideal-Beolab-partner-/151035999827?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudio HiFi_HiFiSpeakers&hash=item232a727653

Adam Beobloke will like them, worth noting that:

'There will be no long drawn out bidding war or snipping opportunities'

The lack of a 'snipping' opportunity may dissuade some people, I think. You can't beat the occasional bit of opportunistic snipping imo.

DSJR

28-04-2013, 13:15

I've no idea how they sound (a bit before my time, as the 5702 ;) was around by then), but the intention was right I think, since decent Euro-tweeters were hardly commonplace in the late 60's :)

I've no idea how they sound (a bit before my time, as the 5702 ;) was around by then), but the intention was right I think, since decent Euro-tweeters were hardly commonplace in the late 60's :)

I heard some B&O's years ago that I really liked but cant remember the model number :doh: They were big standmounts closer to floorstanding but still needed low stands & had dome midrange units IIRC....

I believe these are the same model that fronted the cheap as chips system at Scalford in 2012 - I was listening when Graham comes in sits down and after listening for about a minute turns to me and says 'what the f..K are these speakers?' Some of the comments I overheard were quite amusing, one middle aged couple sat behind me, she leans over to him and says 'This only cost £100 - how much have you spent?' He had his head in his hand. Someone should snap these things up pronto.

seoirse2002

28-04-2013, 15:33

what a pain!! 120 miles away and collection only.Heard these before and was impressed...a steal at the price

istari_knight

28-04-2013, 15:47

what a pain!! 120 miles away and collection only.Heard these before and was impressed...a steal at the price

Make it a day out! You could ask the seller if he's happy to hold onto them until you can collect, most seem happy to wait a couple of weeks...

Puffin

28-04-2013, 16:58

what a pain!! 120 miles away and collection only.Heard these before and was impressed...a steal at the price

this has to be one of the best ones of these available complete with original remote and flight case , the seller told me that it was owned by his local rotary club and genuinely had very little use :):)
my estimate £1200-£1500:eyebrows: and i reckon worth every penny a rare and fast appreciating machine

Rare Bird

28-04-2013, 17:14

Will be now the world knows about it :eyebrows:

walpurgis

28-04-2013, 18:20

Lovely Sony TA-5650 V-FET integrated amplifier in nice condition. Getting rare now and they sound wonderful! I know, I had one.

You should have snapped that up some mug would have paid a good price, they do sound good as Geoff says..However I hate the look of that dull brush finish that they used for those models.. One of the prime reasons i never bought the 'EL5/7' Elcaset machines..

Alex_UK

28-04-2013, 21:27

I believe these are the same model that fronted the cheap as chips system at Scalford in 2012 - I was listening when Graham comes in sits down and after listening for about a minute turns to me and says 'what the f..K are these speakers?' Some of the comments I overheard were quite amusing, one middle aged couple sat behind me, she leans over to him and says 'This only cost £100 - how much have you spent?' He had his head in his hand. Someone should snap these things up pronto.

Hi Martin - it was a pair of RAM 150s I had at Scalford, so these should be even better! £60 is an absolute give-away - I echo that someone should give these a go smartish! (I still smile after the multiple conversations I had at Scalford with loads of people - including one guy who (I shit you not, though he may have been shitting me!) said he had a £30k system and wanted it to sound more like the C.A.C. system! We will definitely be expanding on the C.A.C. idea at the AoS show, if these 200s weren't so far away I'd be snapping them up just for that. In fact, let me check my travel itinerary for the next couple of weeks, hmmmmm...)

walpurgis

28-04-2013, 21:32

Have your cheque book at the ready! Voight corner horn (one), no driver, £4995.

Hi Martin - it was a pair of RAM 150s I had at Scalford, so these should be even better! £60 is an absolute give-away - I echo that someone should give these a go smartish! (I still smile after the multiple conversations I had at Scalford with loads of people - including one guy who (I shit you not, though he may have been shitting me!) said he had a £30k system and wanted it to sound more like the C.A.C. system! We will definitely be expanding on the C.A.C. idea at the AoS show, if these 200s weren't so far away I'd be snapping them up just for that. In fact, let me check my travel itinerary for the next couple of weeks, hmmmmm...)

Aye RAM's are great speakers for the money..

istari_knight

29-04-2013, 16:46

Am I dreaming or do these look like another take on the JPW P1/AP2 theme ?

Are these Rogers amps any cop ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rogers-cadet-3-seperate-pre-and-power-Valve-Amplifier-/261208864653?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item3cd142f78d

Rare Bird

29-04-2013, 18:51

^
Yes, but the output transformers can be troublesome if someone been a bit merry with them over the years..

walpurgis

29-04-2013, 19:02

Are these Rogers amps any cop ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rogers-cadet-3-seperate-pre-and-power-Valve-Amplifier-/261208864653?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Vintage_Separates&hash=item3cd142f78d

I've owned several, including the integrated model. They sound sweet enough, but no comparison with the Leak Stereo 20 for instance. The Rogers are probably worth buying at that price, but not much more. They'll be gone soon, somebody will grab them.

istari_knight

29-04-2013, 19:07

Hmm I'm torn as they're in nice cosmetic condition but I just bought a nice Quad 33/303 pair so can't really justify them.

Whaddya reckon - did I get a bargain (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-STEREO-HIFI-SYSTEM-Retro-1970s-STR-6036-TC-186SD-and-speakers-Original-/151034713516?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=o%252B0aRucpjRxctYXOAXIG%252B3gl568%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc)? Did you notice what I noticed, about those crappy old 70s Sony speakers??? :eyebrows:

God knows what I'm going to do with it all (apart from add the cassette deck to my Retro system in the spare room) but that's not the point, is it? :D

Did you notice what I noticed, about those crappy old 70s Sony speakers??? :eyebrows:

No - do tell!

Alex_UK

01-05-2013, 16:27

Did you notice what I noticed, about those crappy old 70s Sony speakers??? :eyebrows:

No - do tell!

Well, that's a B&W badge on the back - Sony sold rebadged DM1's (I have a pair) and DM3's I believe - however, these don't look like DM3's now I look again - I thought they might be DM5's - but the bass driver looks too high - so I'm not sure now, but they are definitely rebadged B&W's - interesting. :scratch:

Anyone else got a clue? (They're not D5's either, the driver is too high in the baffle on D5's I think. They don't look deep enough to be DM4's. Confused, I am, but will be fun playing with this little lot!)